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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Blossom Branch

Hi everyone.  Today I've used a NBUS (never-before-used-schtuff) stamp. :)  I've had this beautiful Penny Black image just waiting to be inked up.  I used distress markers to ink the stamp and then spritzed with a little water before stamping onto mixed media paper.  I did the leaves and the flowers separately hoping not to have too much cross-over of colours.  I lucked out.

I didn't want to add a black sentiment, but wanted something softer ... I may have gone a little too soft. :) 

Close-up ...

I'm entering into the Penny Black Saturday challenge - Something New.
Thanks for visiting!






Stamps:  Blossom Branch (Penny Black); Gratitude (Penny Black)
Paper:  Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink: Distress Markers:  Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Ripe Persimmon, Abandoned Coral (TH); Smoky Slate (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, water brush, coloured pencils

Challenges:
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Something New

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28 comments:

  1. Lyn30 January 2020 at 16:21

    Such a gorgeous card <3 I think the sentiment looks perfect

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  2. Barb Ghig30 January 2020 at 16:27

    Absolutely GORGEOUS card, Loll! I love your color palette your pale gray sentiment is perfect...I don't think it's too soft at all! I need to play with Ripe Persimmon and Abandoned Coral...they blend beautifully! xx

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  3. Marcia Hill30 January 2020 at 16:49

    This is GORGEOUS Loll! And too funny that I have that stamp too and have NEVER inked it up...guess I better get busy now that I've seen how beautiful it comes out! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! :0)

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  4. Pat30 January 2020 at 17:08

    Such pretty PB flowers Loll and beautifully done by you. I love the soft sentiment which does detract from the beautifully watercoloured flowers. x

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  5. Christine Alexander30 January 2020 at 19:04

    Gorgeous Loll, love the softness of the flowers and the sentiment is perfect :)

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  6. nancy littrell30 January 2020 at 19:08

    Beautiful watercolored stamped with the help of your MISTI flower design, Loll. So soft and pretty. Love your choice of sentiment too. TFS my friend. Hugs..Nancy

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  7. TK30 January 2020 at 21:03

    Beautiful, and I think your soft sentiment is perfection!

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  8. kiwimeskreations31 January 2020 at 00:56

    A stunning card Loll - the soft sentiment makes it really discrete, and leaves the focus on the stunning floral image, which you have stamped so beautifully
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  9. Mac Mable31 January 2020 at 02:45

    No you can never be too soft Loll....x What a beautiful and pretty card. I love the watercolour effect and what wonderful colours and a real stunner x.

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  10. Nan31 January 2020 at 03:31

    Just so lovely

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  11. Julie B31 January 2020 at 05:57

    Great technique Loll, such a pretty stamp it really doesn't need anything else. :)

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  12. I Card Everyone31 January 2020 at 06:34

    well. by now you must be aware of my love affair with grey... it's perfection, Loll! These gorgeous blooms would make any day special!!
    =]

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  13. Darnell31 January 2020 at 07:28

    Brilliant job of blind coloring on the back of this pretty stamp, Lolly! It looks completely hand-painted and I love the way you used a soft sediment. It allows the flowers be the only focus for the eyes. (Note to self.) Hugs, Dolly

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  14. Brenda in IN31 January 2020 at 07:43

    That soft watercolor look is beautiful. The greeting doesn't overwhelm the focal image and looks lovely in the gray.

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  15. Leslie Miller31 January 2020 at 09:21

    Wowie, gorgeous! The colors - yum! I like the soft sentiment. Breathtaking, Loll!

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  16. BożenA31 January 2020 at 12:42

    WOW !! A delightful card !! I love how the flowers blur into a mist. This card is one of your most beautiful cards, Loll !!!
    hugs,
    BożenA

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  17. Patti31 January 2020 at 13:07

    Oh no! the sentiment is just perfect!! This is really a beautiful card Loll!! I LOVE the colors you used!

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  18. Helen31 January 2020 at 13:44

    Beautiful card - love the watercolour stamping!
    Thanks so much for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
    Helen x

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  19. Ina G31 January 2020 at 15:10

    Oh Bonnie this is really beautiful. Love the colours and the sentiment is perfect in soft grey. Black would have been too severe I think.

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  20. Liz31 January 2020 at 15:42

    Absolutely stunning, Loll. The flower is beautiful and the colour of the sentiment is perfect. xx

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  21. Anita in France1 February 2020 at 01:57

    Soft, dreamy and gorgeous, Loll ... to me, the subtle sentiment is perfect ... it allows these lovely blooms to shine! Hugs, Anita :)

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  22. Brenda1 February 2020 at 06:05

    This is just stunning Loll! It looks like a painting that would hang in the wall, an expensive one! lol I love how soft it is and the sentiment done subtly is just perfect and not to soft at all. It is simply stunning! Your mixed media paper must me thicker than mine, what kind to you use? I have the Cannson Mix Media that I got from WalMart. Hugs, Brenda

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  23. Jo1 February 2020 at 14:30

    Wow this looks free hand painting. You did a terrific watercolour stamping, truly amazing. This masterpiece is more than luck, it's just plain talent :D

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  24. Bonnie2 February 2020 at 08:13

    I love this stamp and have it in my NBUS box. You have inspired me to get it out. Love the colors you've used and may have to CASE this! You always inspire me, my talented friend!

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  25. Papercraft Boutique2 February 2020 at 12:08

    Fabulous stamping with water spritz card, Loll! I love the soft touch. You did a great job of separating the colors of the flower ad leaves! The light gray sentiment makes the flowers the star of the show.
    Hideko xx

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  26. Karen Dunbrook6 February 2020 at 04:38

    how beautiful...love the look.
    xx Karen

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  27. Bobby7 February 2020 at 16:01

    So beautiful, Loll, and the soft sentiment is perfect IMO.

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  28. Debbie14 February 2020 at 12:07

    This is gorgeous, Loll. I love the colors and the soft look. A keeper.

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)